Sideshows And Fairytales

A triumph of soul and pop with a touch of venom in the lyrics.

Uplifting feelgood music from a true troubadour. A true recorded personification of wine, women and song.

Very relaxed and unhurried blue eyed soul with loads of pop sensibility.

Sideshows and Fairytales is a triumph of soul and pop with a touch of venom in the lyrics.

The music of Steve Wilson continues to impress.

This is the second solo album from Steve Wilson, featuring
eleven brand new recordings which showcase his warm and sophisticated style
of song-writing. Starting off with a nod to The Mamas And The Papas, Steve
invites us on a highly enjoyable musical journey which takes in Randy
Newman and The Band along the way.

You often hear loose talk about the merits of "real music" played on "real instruments" by "real people". It's almost become a cliche now, but this seemingly bald statement brandishes a sharp little sword of truth. Personally speaking, by way of example, I prefer air to air conditioning, and a romantic evening meal for two as opposed to a night with a blow-up doll. The most important point of the original statement, however, is the bit about "real people", which is where Steve Wilson comes in. The integrity, quiet passion and gentle nature of his songs are all innate. They go with the territory, in the same modest but endlessly satisfying way that night follows day. In the end, it's really all about the essential "heart" I mentioned earlier. Some may scoff at this notion; but you won't get very far without one.